Power pumping!

Has anyone had success with power pumping to increase supply? I recently went back to work and my supply has been super low. We've had to supplement multiple times and the freezer stash is almost zero now. I have heard about power pumping and seen different strategies on how to do it but somewhat confused on does it really work, what is the best way to do it and how to make it effective. Any help is appreciated.

Comments (7)

Yes works for me. The one thing I learned is you don't see increased output the first time you do it, but the power pump is telling your body to make more milk. In the following days I saw an increase. I try to power pump 1-3x a week now to keep things up.

Yes works for me. The one thing I learned is you don't see increased outp...

Posted
09/14/2018

Yes works for me. The one thing I learned is you don't see increased output the first time you do it, but the power pump is telling your body to make more milk. In the following days I saw an increase. I try to power pump 1-3x a week now to keep things up.

Everybody's different and we're ebf with out bottles but for me, when my supply is low (during AF) I do this once after LO (little one) is in bed, and get enough milk to fill his sippy cup, and it boosts my supply for next day. I'm not strict with the timing either, I kind of just leave the pump in my bra for an hour while SO (significant other) and I relax, and aim for 10 minutes on 10 minutes off after a regular pump.

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